Second Hand Cat 
Author unknown 

Give us a chance who are not brand new 
Who would love a home with someone like you 
We may have been around a bit 
Received many a blow and many a kick 

Starved and neglected most of our days 
Yet we are forgiving anyways 
But now's our chance to start anew 
A home with love that we never knew 

So before a kitten you're tempted to pick 
Give us a look, but not too quick 
Look at the character in our face 
And our bodies, still full of grace 

Just think of us, day after day 
Watching people look and walk away 
But say the word 'yes' and we will know 
Our bags are packed and we're ready to go